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Effects of Exposing Two Non-Target Crustacean Species, Asellus aquaticus L., and Gammarus fossarum Koch., to Atrazine and Imidacloprid

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The physiological responses of two freshwater crustaceans, Asellus aquaticus L. and Gammarus fossarum Koch., following in vitro exposure to two pesticides were measured. Both species responded to short-term exposure with elevated levels of Respiration (R) and/or lower levels of Electron Transport System (ETS) activity. 1 h exposure to concentrations of up to 10 mg L−1 showed an effect in both test species. Laboratory tests confirmed that G. fossarum is more sensitive to short-term pesticide exposure than A. aquaticus. ETS/R ratio may be used as a quick predictor of effects on organisms exposed to pesticides.

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This study was supported by the Slovenian Research Agency (grant no. 3311-03-831062).

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    Simon Lukančič, Uroš Žibrat, Tadej Mezek, Andreja Jerebic, Tatjana Simčič & Anton Brancelj

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Lukančič, S., Žibrat, U., Mezek, T. et al. Effects of Exposing Two Non-Target Crustacean Species, Asellus aquaticus L., and Gammarus fossarum Koch., to Atrazine and Imidacloprid. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 84, 85–90 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-009-9854-x

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